Hello Neighbours
It's not often you hear someone say they enjoyed going down King Street. Instead it's usually frustration about construction, a red light at every block, or circling for parking. But I still remember the fun I had biking and walking the wrong way on King Street last year.
That was because of the annual Open Streets, when King St East closes to traffic and gives us an opportunity to experience our city in a whole new way, without cars. I had a chance to take time to talk with the people who make this city tick: community organizations sharing what they do, vendors showing off their work, entertainers brightening our afternoon and local businesses spilling out onto the sidewalk to say hello.
The food at the Kitchen Collective was a highlight. There's something special about watching locally made dishes come together right in front of you, then eating them in the middle of a street you normally just drive through without a second thought. Add in a few selfie stops along the way, and it felt like a neighbourhood-wide block party.
Part of that sense of fun comes from the activation hubs spaced along the route, each with its own personality. Hop from hub to hub, grab a bite, chat with an organizer, pick up something from a local maker, and let the day unfold. Open Streets is back this Sunday, with activities running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, there's plenty of time to make a day of it.
Of course, Open Streets is just part of the week. We’ve rounded up what's happening across Hamilton below, from markets and live music to family-friendly outings. Go to the full list of 200+ events and 100+ live music acts.
If you liked this week's issue please share it with a friend who's only ever seen King Street through a windshield.
~ Paul - ❤️
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Note: Events may be full, cancelled or have changed times. Be sure to check or reach out to the venue before going.
📆 DAY BY DAY VIBE
Mystic Ramen lovers will be excited to know they are soon coming back, this time to Jackson Square and under a new name, Mystic Kitchen. In the meantime you can get some of their wonderful dishes at a pop up at the Be Barkery Cafe, Friday and Saturday.
Action 13’s Repair Cafe returns to Dundas Town Hall on Saturday, this time in the afternoon.
Saturday evening Hamilton Naturalists has an Evening Birding & Star Gazing at Bayfront Park.
After a summer break, Apres Cafe’s comedy night returns to Fairweather Brewing on Saturday night.
Early Sunday morning is the start of the Tour De Dundas and afterwards returns back to Dundas Driving Park for the Taste of Dundas.
Next Wednesday is National Truth and Reconciliation Day with a number of events planned across the city including film screenings at The Westdale and Landmark Cinema and other events at McMaster Museum of Art the new West Harbour Library and readings on Concession Street.
Spooky Season is Creeping in at the Hamilton Civic Museums!
Spooky Season is creeping in at the Hamilton Civic Museums! From Spirit Photography and Victorian Spiritualism to exciting murder mysteries to solve and festive Halloween train rides, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the season at museums across the city.
Take a peek at our spooky season lineup and plan a ghoulishly good time with friends and family - if you dare!
🔍️ That 70's Murder Mystery: Suspense & Secrets at the Historic Pumphouse - Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology
🧹From Garden to Broom: Broom Making Workshop - Dundurn National Historic Site
✨️ An Evening of Victorian Spiritualism - Whitehern Historic House & Garden
📸 Heritage Workshop: Spirit Photography - Whitehern Historic House & Garden
🚂 Trick or Trains! Halloween Train Days - Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology
🍽 VIBE EATS
Saturday night is the start of 9 days of Oktoberfest at Collective Arts.
Take 6 wings in 6 minutes with 6 minutes of afterburn and you have Aquanova’s When Thugs Cry Wing Challenge on Sunday afternoon!
🚸 KIDS VIBE
The free McMaster Family Lecture series starts the season on Saturday morning with The Celestial Bear: The Six Nations’ Night Sky.
Popular musician Raffi is at FirstOntario Concert Hall on Saturday afternoon.
Ditch the Car and Really Discover King Street
For one day, King Street East trades cars for community.
Open Streets Hamilton returns Sunday, September 27 from 10 am to 4 pm, closing 3.6 km of road from John Street to Gage Avenue for walking, biking, rolling, and play.
Wander at your own pace, discover nine activation hubs packed with music, sport, food, and local makers, and see the street the way it was always meant to be experienced, on foot and by bike.
Free and open to all ages. Learn more at Open Streets Hamilton.
💪 ACTIVE VIBE
The Glowriders are back at Corktown Park to kick off a Saturday night ride.
Yoga Kawa has Pomsky Puppy Yoga on Sunday afternoon.
🎭 VIBE ON STAGE
Cravings Co on Barton St E is the latest comedy venue with a Desi Gaslighters: Hindi/English Comedy Show on Saturday.
The Approximators are back at Oooey Gooeys with Live Band Karaoke on Saturday night.
A new season starts at Theatre Aquarius on Wednesday with the production of Sisters of ’78.
Free admission for
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, The Westdale is showing two free film screenings on Wednesday, September 30.
AKI (Anishinaabemowin for “earth” or “land”), will play at 4:30pm, and is a meditative, visually immersive documentary set in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek in Northern Ontario. Presented in Anishinaabemowin with English subtitles.
Blood Lines plays at 7:00pm, and is a lesbian romance film celebrating Métis culture, presented in English and Michif with English subtitles.
Reserve your free tickets for both films now at thewestdale.ca.
🌺 CULTURAL VIBE
On Saturday, Downtown Stoney Creek has its Reggae ApppleFest and Ottawa Street North hosts a Thrift Crawl & Sidewalk Sale.
Also on Saturday is the Hamilton Accessibility Film Festival at The Westdale.
On Sunday Central Neighbourhood Association has a Fall Fair in Central Park and Last Supper Books has a Poetry Reading & Writing Workshop.
🏅 VIBE TO WIN & CONNECT
There are several speed dating events this week including Let Them Eat Cake at Steel Town Cider on Friday, Older Women Younger Men at Deja Vu on Sunday and Cuties & Conversations at Malarkey on Wednesday.
😇 VIBE FOR GOOD
On Saturday, the YWCA on Ottawa Street has a Tea & Tarot Fundraiser and there is a Live Auction fundraising for local outreach at St James Church in Waterdown.
🎸 LIVE MUSIC VIBE & DANCING 🕺
Two opportunities to enjoy ABBA Revisited at the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre on Saturday at 2 pm and 7.30 pm.
Get out dancing to Mansion and still be in Bed by 10 on Saturday starting at 4 pm.
A tribute to Phil Collins & Genesis comes to the McIntyre Performing Arts Centre next Thursday.
📡 UPCOMING VIBE
Halloween is around the corner and Hamilton Civic Museums have a number of Spooky Season events planned throughout October across the city.
And the Halloween theme will be the focus for this year's Hamilton Day October 30th to November 1st.
Note: Events may be full, cancelled or have changed times. Be sure to check or reach out to the venue before going.
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